Zhu Weiqun, a senior official known for his harsh criticisms of the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, has denied accusations that he received huge bribes to grant approvals for people to become living Buddhas, dismissing the claims as a “vulgar smear”.
The overseas Chinese website BowenPress said over the weekend that Zhu was under investigation by China’s graft busters for allegedly granting the status of “living Buddha” in exchange for cash.[Source]